Sealing device

Abstract

A sealing device for sealing externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings. The device, made of a resilient material such as compressible open celled foam, enables liquid tight sealing against the inner wall of the body canal. The device may optionally be integrated with or include a sealing element. When used in connection with a bowel system, the device may be an integrated part of an instrument, such as a probe, or may have the form and purpose of a plug.

1 . Sealing device for sealing externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings, the device enabling liquid tight sealing against the inner wall of the bowel system of the animal or human being, the device further being made from a resilient material and the device optionally being integrated with a sealing element.  
     
     
         2 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the liquid tight sealing feature is provided by the resilient material itself.  
     
     
         3 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the device is a plug.  
     
     
         4 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the device is incorporated with a probe for administering irrigation liquid.  
     
     
         5 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the sealing element is formed by a liquid tight foil or layer.  
     
     
         6 . Sealing device according to  claim 5  wherein the foil is embedded in between layers of the device.  
     
     
         7 . Sealing device according to  claim 5  wherein the outer surface of the sealing device is formed by the liquid tight foil or layer  
     
     
         8 . Sealing device according to  claim 5  wherein the inner surface of the sealing device is formed by the liquid tight foil or layer.  
     
     
         9 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the sealing element is provided by the foam itself being hydrophobic.  
     
     
         10 . Sealing device according to  claim 1  wherein the sealing element is formed by super-absorbent particles being incorporated in the foam.  
     
     
         11 . Use of a sealing device as described in  claim 1  for liquid tight sealing of externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings.  
     
     
         12 . Use of a sealing device as described in  claim 1  for liquid tight sealing during administration of liquids through externally debouching, natural or artificial body canals of animals or human beings.